Dow also offers comprehensive technology solutions for improving fiber-reinforced cement boards, siding and panels. Silicone based hydrophobization provides reduced water absorption which can minimize efflorescence, enhance durability and provide longer lasting aesthetics when used as integral protection or surface impregnation.
The demand for products that are safer, more durable and environmentally responsible is a very important driver for Dow in the development of tailored polyurethane chemistry for sports and recreation surfaces.

These binders can be used in a variety of recycling applications, bonding together different kinds of shredded materials such as rubber, flexible polyurethane foams, EVA, cork, gravel and wood mulch.
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Key to efficient and durable building products
Dow has developed advanced technology components for yarn, infill, backing, adhesives and shock absorption, carefully calibrated to work together to deliver long lasting and high performance artificial turf systems.

Whether you require playing surfaces for football, golf, rugby, hockey, a multi-purpose school sports field or a town recreation ground, our dedicated team of experts will work with you in designing a surface tailored to your needs.
Artificial turf solutions
Dow binder solutions for sports, safety and landscape surfaces
Metal panels built with Dow-designed insulation and bonded with Dow polyurethane adhesives offer excellent performance and light weight properties that can meet the most demanding industry requirements, improve longevity and increase energy efficiency.

Dow technology offers more environmentally oriented ingredients for insulated metal sandwich panels, and positively contributes to new LEED v4. For buildings requiring low thermal conductivity insulation materials which deliver best in class energy efficiency and fire safety Dow technology is key.
NEW Next generation metal panels: advanced technologies for LEED v4 certification
Providing proven high-performance adhesives which bond to a wide variety of substrates, Dow offers best-in-class solutions to meet a wide range of process requirements. Whether it be for a shorter cure time or longer open time, panel producers look to Dow science for the right solutions to meet their needs.

Dow adhesives represent the most advanced innovative technology and safety standards. This non-solvent adhesive can help improve safety, environmental protection and convenience.
Dow innovative adhesive technology for metal panel production
Dow strives to be recognized as the ‘go-to’ innovation partner servicing the wood adhesives market with a wide range of polyurethane solutions which are helping to create a difference for participants across the value chain.

With over 30 years of industry experience, and as one of the world’s largest polyurethane producers, we are dedicated to leveraging our broad portfolio to help our customers with innovative adhesives solutions.
High performance adhesives for wood application
Dow technologies on show in Hall A6, stand 309 will demonstrate how harnessing the potential of Dow chemistry – [Dow Science] INSIDE - can be key to the creation of innovative construction materials, supporting modern building design.

Targeted scientific research and technical development from Dow has resulted in tailored chemistries and technologies that bring a range of benefits critical to end-use performance as well as to service life of a broad range of building products: from cost- and time-effectiveness to enhanced mechanical properties, from reduced water absorption to stronger adhesion.

Take a tour to see how our chemistries enhance performances in key building applications today.
Dow offers tailored chemistry for improving long term durability and keeping long term aesthetic of roof tiles. Solutions have been developed for different substrates such as concrete roof tiles, fiber cement slates or corrugated sheets, as well as metal roof tiles. The technical properties that are strongly impacted by Dow ingredients include color & gloss retention as well as resistance to freeze/thaw cycles, UV radiation, water whitening and to efflorescence.
Durable roof tile Coatings
Our tailored chemistry helps transform performance of cement-based renders, for example, improving on-site workability and making a true difference to applicators.

It’s all about using [Dow Science] INSIDE to create building products that offer end-users ability to drive down application time and minimize issues such as cracking - supporting demands for effective curing, long-term strength and attractive appearance at the same time!

Even when used in small dosage, tailored chemistry impacts critical performance features of these mortar products during their application, such as:

- Maintaining density and consistency during mortar application
- Spreading and leveling more easily
- Retaining water and not drying out before properly curing, wide temperature tolerance
- Reduced curing times and enhanced efficiency on site

In gypsum spray plasters and other gypsum-based applications, Dow chemistry is supporting more consistent product performance and smooth, easy workability, all improving applicators’ experience.
Efficiency during application: Render and plaster materials
Dow’s ingredient portfolio for ETICS includes solutions for the adhesion mortar that reliably fastens the insulation board to the building substrate; the base coat which holds the reinforcing mesh in place - forming the critical continuous water resistant barrier - and the exterior finishes which must be durable in all weather conditions.

Various chemistries from Dow are being used by leading ETICS manufacturers to create products which allow for good workability, reliable adhesion to board and substrate, controlled water retention or – for the finishing layer to increase resistance to water and dirt pick-up, flexibility or water repellence for instance.
Durable ETICS - External Thermal Insulation Composite Systems
Within the range of Dow chemistry are specially modified additives which are designed to control fresh mortar properties, rheology and application performance, such as adjustability time and slip resistance: key when trends are moving towards ever larger tiles, for example.

Dow chemistry is designed to help tile manufacturers tailor performance according to end-use demand, ranging from degrees of water retention at different temperatures, varying adhesion strengths and designed-in cohesion, workability, flexibility and water repellency after curing.
Modern tile adhesives tailored for various needs
Hydrophobization of fiber-reinforced cement products for facades
Dow utilizes it's Material Science to develop products capable of improving performance in applications such as sectional doors and windows. These innovative materials can help maintain indoor temperatures and reduce energy bills.
Polyurethane insulation materials for doors and windows